Sony Japan just released a teaser that a “new concept” Sony Alpha mirrorless camera will be officially announced on September 15, 2020. It is highly likely that this camera will be the rumored “Sony a7C“.
Designed for YouToubers and vloggers in mind the Sony a7C will offer video-centric specs mainly similar to the Sony a7III. However the body design of the Sony Alpha a7C will be like the A6600.
Check out several more details about the 90MP Canon EOS R5S Camera. 90MP Canon EOS R5S is being tested by a very select group of Photographers.
Canon is rumored to be working on a new high-megapixel RF-mount full frame mirrorless camera to replace both the Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras. According to the latest rumors, this Canon EOS R5S high-megapixel camera is now being tested by a very select group of photographers as a finished product.
This Canon EOS R5S will feature a new 90MP sensor, which “just about doubles” the 45MP sensor of the Canon EOS R5 (Amazon, B&H, Adorama).
This high-megapixel Canon EOS R5S body will be squarely aimed at still photographers. If you love recording videos or making movies, you will probably like the Canon EOS R5 or the Canon EOS R6.
Canon is rumored to announce a new budget-friendly full-frame mirrorless camera. Although the name of the new camera is not yet certain, it is said that it will be Canon EOS RC and will be announced in early 2021.
As is known, Canon EOS RP (B&H, Adorama, Amazon) is the cheapest RF-mount mirrorless camera currently on the market and costs $999. It looks like Canon plans to announce a new “EOS RC” entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera built under the EOS RP in the first half of 2021.
Along with the EOS RC rumor, Canon will allegedly announce a new APS-C format RF mount mirrorless camera in the second half of 2021, which was initially slated to be announced in early 2021. And the long-rumored Canon EOS M7 high-end flagship mirrorless camera will come in Q4 of 2020, and it will probably be the last EF-mount mirrorless camera ever!
Atomos has released new firmware updates for the Ninja V that adds new raw video recording capabilities for the Fujifilm GFX100 and Sigma fp cameras.
On a GFX 100 running firmware version 2.01 or later, the Ninja V can now record 12-bit 4K ProRes RAW video at up to 30p over HDMI. This marks the first time users can capture Raw footage on the large format camera.
As an alternative to Raw video, the Atomos firmware update also enables 10-bit 422 ProRes and DNx 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) capture up to 30p or 4K DCI (4096 × 2160) at up to 24p. Multiple monitoring modes have also been added for viewing and playing back Raw footage.
The Atomos Ninja V update now enables Apple ProRes Raw video recording over rHDMI with the Sigma fp at 4k DCI p24 or 4k UHD up to p30 directly from the camera’s full-frame sensor.
Skylum’s LuminarAI is first image editor fully powered by artificial Intelligence. With LuminarAI, creating striking photos becomes surprisingly easy and fun. It automates the most common manual tasks and simplifies complexity so that you have more time to create an engaging story.
LuminarAI goes further than previous versions in integrating machine learning into the photo editing process. Features include Body AI and Face AI for refining portraits. Iris AI lets you fine tune subjects’ eyes, while Skin AI removes imperfections.
Landscape photographers have Sky Enhancer and Atmosphere AI tools to add details to skies. Or Sky AI will enable you to completely replace your sky. Other tools such as Golden Hour and Sunrays allow you to enhance the sunlight in your scenes.
Luminar AI will be available as a stand-alone application and plug-in for macOS and Windows.
Latest rumors suggest that the Nikon Z8 / Z9 will feature flagship-level 14fps shooting. We already posted that the upcoming Nikon Z8 / Nikon Z9 could have a 60MP sensor, but according to the latest reports it could also feature a top continuous shooting speed of 14 frames per second using the mechanical shutter.
Nikon will announce a new mirrorless camera that features 60.8MP (9552×6364) sensor which is able to shoot 16-bit RAW NEF files (Nikon will introduce a lossy compressed RAW codec to reduce the file size). The previous rumors claimed that the IMX455 Sony 61MP sensor which is already used on Sony A7R IV will be on the next Nikon full frame mirrorless camera. Possible candidate for this sensor is the Nikon Z8.
Fujifilm officially announced the new Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR Lens. The X-Mount Fujinon XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR features weather-sealing and is designed to give beautiful bokeh.
The US price is $1,499.95 and it will be released on September 25, 2020. Now the new Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR Lens is available for pre-order at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
The XF 50mm F1.0 has 12 elements in nine groups, and contains one aspherical element and two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements. It has a rounded diaphragm and its wide maximum aperture means that, paired with Fujifilm’s X-Pro3 and X-T4 cameras, users can autofocus at a luminance level of -7EV. Continue reading “Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR Lens Announced, Price $1,499”
Sony Electronics today announced the launch of Cinema Line, a series of new camera products for a wide range of content creators which will bring together Sony’s expertise in image quality, attention to detail, technology and passion in digital cinema.
Cinema Line will deliver not only the coveted cinematographic look cultivated through extensive experience in digital cinema production, but also the enhanced operability and reliability that meet discerning creators’ various needs. The new series will extend beyond basic cinema camera and professional camcorder form factors.
In 2000, Sony released the ground-breaking HDW-F900. The HDW-F900 marked the beginning of digital cinema history as the world’s first 24p digital cinema camera. VENICE and other products followed in response to countless dialogues with cinematographers and image creators.
Existing products in the Sony range will form part of the Cinema Line include VENICE and FX9. VENICE has become a first choice for digital movie production, and the FX9 has an outstanding track record in documentary production. The next step will appeal to a wider spectrum of visual creators. Sony will be releasing and shipping this next addition to the Cinema Line, the FX6 camera by the end of 2020.
Each of the Cinema Line cameras will evolve with user feedback: The FX9 Version 3 upgrade, available in 2021, will see the addition of the S700PTP[i] allowing Remote Control of Sony’s camera, a Center Scan mode for Super 16mm lens and B4 Lens support with its adaptor as well as other features. In parallel, as of November 2020, the VENICE camera will see additional features in V6.0 version which will improve its operability in broadcast and live environments.
“The voice of our customer is critical to everything we do,” said Neal Manowitz, Deputy President of Imaging Products and Solutions Americas at Sony Electronics. “We have the deepest respect for filmmakers, cinematographers and storytellers, and will continue to evolve our product line to meet and exceed their demands. Just as our VENICE camera was designed to capture the emotion in every frame, our new Cinema Line expands that vision to allow a broader range of creators to push their boundaries further, and capture and create like they’ve never been able to before.”
In addition to the announcement of Panasonic Lumix S5, Panasonic has also announced that they will be releasing firmware update for its existing S-series of full-frame mirrorless cameras to enhance functions and usability by the end of 2020.
Panasonic S1R will be able to capture 5K video but the greatest significance is likely to be enhanced autofocus performance for the S1, S1R and S1H.
Panasonic says the firmware update will arrive by the end of 2020, and we have to say, we’re pleased to see significant updates making their way into the company’s existing cameras.
